There are 5 ways to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Lake Mead by bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 212 bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to EB Cadence Crest before Lake Meadbus 212
- Take the taxi from EB Cadence Crest before Lake Mead to Lake Meadtaxi
1h 39m$88–108Drive 31.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Lake Meadcar 31.7 mi
40 min$6–9Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Las Vegas-LAS to Lake Mead31.7 mi
40 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Lake Meadtaxi 31.7 mi
40 min$110–140Bus
- Take the bus from SB Las Vegas after Silverado Ranch to NB Utah before Northridgebus 221
2h 47m$52–62
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Lake Mead is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Lake Mead is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Lake Mead. However, there are services departing from Harry Reid International and arriving at NB Utah before Northridge via South Strip Transit Terminal and SB Las Vegas after Silverado Ranch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Las Vegas Airport (LAS) and Lake Mead is 39 miles. The road distance is 31.9 miles.
The best way to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Lake Mead without a car is to line 212 bus and taxi which takes 1h 39m and costs $85 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Lake Mead, including transfers.
Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Lake Mead bus services, operated by RTC Southern Nevada, depart from SB Las Vegas after Silverado Ranch station.
Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Lake Mead bus services, operated by RTC Southern Nevada, arrive at NB Utah before Northridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Lake Mead is 32 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Lake Mead.
There are 18+ hotels available in Lake Mead.
What companies run services between Las Vegas Airport (LAS), USA and Lake Mead, NV, USA?
RTC Southern Nevada operates a bus from SB Las Vegas after Silverado Ranch to NB Utah before Northridge hourly. Tickets cost $4 and the journey takes 1h 28m.
- Phone
- +1 702-228-7433
- Website
- RTC
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to EB Cadence Crest before Lake Mead
Bus from SB Las Vegas after Silverado Ranch to NB Utah before Northridge
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Las Vegas-LAS to Lake Mead
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $80–140
Desert Cab
- Phone
- (702) 386-9102
Lucky Cab
- Phone
- (702) 477-7555
Whittlesea Blue Cab
- Phone
- (702) 384-6111
Yellow Checker Star
- Phone
- (702) 873-2000
Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 702-873-2000
- Website
- ycstrans.com
Kabit
- Phone
- +1 702-551-5151
- Website
- kabit.vegas
Desert Cab
- Phone
- (702) 386-9102
Lucky Cab
- Phone
- (702) 477-7555
Whittlesea Blue Cab
- Phone
- (702) 384-6111
Yellow Checker Star
- Phone
- (702) 873-2000
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Las Vegas Airport (LAS) and Lake Mead. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

